At GECELCA, we reaffirm our commitment to achieving environmental balance, social development, and the economic growth of the company and its stakeholders.
Through our Social Responsibility Plan, we contribute to the transformation of territories by improving the quality of life of communities, establishing transparent and close relationships that promote care, the building of social fabric, and the well-being and development of people.
CSR POLICY
Our Social Responsibility Policy enables us to harmonize the company’s interests with the expectations of the communities we engage with, and to promote responsible business conduct based on the following principles:
Respect
Respect
We start from the basis of recognition as a fundamental foundation for achieving equitable, fair, and transparent relationships, which facilitate the achievement of common goals.
Legality
Legality
All of GECELCA's actions with its communities are and will be carried out in respect of the laws, regulations, and current legal framework.
Collectivity
Collectivity
We prioritize the growth, development, and well-being of communities in decision-making to seek the collective good.
Alliances
Alliances
We drive our programs and projects by seeking and consolidating alliances that enhance the expected positive impacts.
OUR AREAS OF INFLUENCE
la Palma
La Palma
Nueva Esperanza
Puerto Unión
Torno Rojo
Francia Elena
Francia Elena
Villa Carminia
INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
GECELCA contributes to the social and economic
Development of its area of influence in the departments of Córdoba by carrying out activities within the framework of three programs:
EDUCATION THAT TRANSCENDS
COMMUNITIES WITH GOOD ENERGY
TERRITORIES THAT ADVANCE
GECELCA 3 contributes to social and economic development.
EDUCATION THAT TRANSCENDS
At GECELCA, we believe that by transforming lives through education, we become a source of development and progress for the country. For this reason, our main strategy is focused on improving the quality of education for children...
EDUCATION THAT TRANSCENDS
TERRITORIES THAT ADVANCE
For GECELCA, transforming possibilities into opportunities and leading initiatives that promote the sustainable development of the region is building the future. Therefore, through our Transformative Ventures...
TERRITORIES THAT ADVANCE
COMMUNITIES WITH GOOD ENERGY
At GECELCA, we know that if you have health, you have everything. That’s why, through the WELL-BEING PROJECT, in partnership with Local Hospitals and Municipal Secretariats...
COMMUNITIES WITH GOOD ENERGY
CSR NEWSLETTERS
At GECELCA, we believe in the power of good energy, in the talent of our people, and in their desire to progress.
That’s why we work hard to turn their efforts into fruits of development. Learn about the social management carried out annually in our areas of influence through the «A SintonizaRSE» newsletter.
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COMMUNITIES WITH GOOD ENERGY
Our energy is transformed into holistic well-being for our communities!
Through various projects, we lead initiatives that contribute to the health, peaceful coexistence, and continuous development of the inhabitants in our areas of influence.
We know that if you have health, you have everything. That’s why, through the WELL-BEING PROJECT, in partnership with Local Hospitals and Municipal Secretariats, we organize health brigades with specialists, deworming campaigns, and oral health days, and we contribute to the provision of medical supplies and hospital equipment to improve healthcare services.
With the CONNECT PROJECT, we create spaces for integration and the productive use of free time through strategies that strengthen the cognitive processes of children, youth, and older adults.
Also, through the CONVIVE program, we educate communities by providing training and activities that promote a culture of environmental care.
PROJECT ¡Together WE ARE MORE+!
We carry out actions that contribute to the comprehensive development of communities by providing complementary courses, supporting government initiatives, and improving the living conditions in the direct areas of influence of the company.
ADVANCING TERRITORIES
For GECELCA, transforming possibilities into opportunities by leading initiatives that drive the sustainable development of the region is building the future. Therefore, through our Transformative Ventures, we promote productive projects that improve the quality of life of communities and strengthen their capacity for self-management and progress generation.
PROJECTS IN CÓRDOBA
Recycling
ASORECIPLAS
(Recyclers Association)
Poultry Farming
RAISING AND MANAGEMENT OF BROILER CHICKENS
(La Palma Community).
Breadmaking
PRODUCTIVE PROJECT OF ARTISANAL BREADMAKING (Francia Elena Community).
Agriculture and livestock
- NURSERY PRODUCTIVE PROJECT (Guiamaral Community).
- ASOPROMAÑANA (Yam Producers Association).
- ASOCOVICAMPA (Córdoba Association of Victims, Small and Medium Agricultural Producers).
- ASEPECOR (Association of Producers and Marketers of Corozalito).
EDUCATION THAT TRANSCENDS
At GECELCA, we believe that by transforming lives through education, we are a source of development and progress for the country. For this reason, our main strategy is focused on improving the quality of education for children and young people in our areas of influence by strengthening the skills and knowledge of those who aspire to access technical, higher, and comprehensive education, benefiting students, parents, and teachers alike.
WITH E FOR EXCELLENCE
We contribute to the educational development of the youth in our region. We lead activities aimed at high school seniors, preparing them for the Saber Tests and their entry into university. Likewise, we support complementary learning through technical and technological courses in partnership with SENA.
We recognize and reward excellence. That is why, every year, we award a full scholarship to talented young people from the Caribbean Region to study Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla. We cover the cost of tuition for the entire degree program, as well as books, supplies, accommodation, meals, transportation, and all levels of English courses at the same institution.
This year we are leading
- 4 beneficiaries graduated in Electrical Engineering.
- 2 beneficiaries graduated in Mechanical Engineering
- 4 beneficiaries in training in Electrical Engineering.
- 1 beneficiary in training in Mechanical Engineering.
CHANGE AGENTS
We provide support for school environmental processes, improve educational infrastructure, and equip classrooms and laboratories.
EDUCARSE
We strengthen values-based education for students, teachers, and parents of the Educational Institutions in the company’s area of influence through activities focused on corporate values.
